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PowerDirector is CyberLink's consumer video editor packed with timeline editing, effects, and fast rendering. Learning its shortcuts speeds up trimming, splitting clips, and adding transitions so projects come together more efficiently.

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All PowerDirector keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
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O
P
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Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
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Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
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M
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Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
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+ 8 more controls in the table below

57 shortcuts

Playback 11

Action Shortcut
Play / Pause Space
Stop Ctrl/
Previous Unit (seek) ,
Next Unit (seek) .
Fast Forward CtrlF
Full Screen Preview F
Go to Beginning Home
Go to End End
Go to Timecode CtrlG
Previous Second AltDOWN
Next Second AltUP

Editing 11

Action Shortcut
Split Clip at Playhead CtrlT
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlY
Cut CtrlX
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Delete / Remove Selected Del
Select All CtrlA
Remove and Leave Gap ShiftDel
Open Trim Window CtrlAltT
Remove and Move Clips on Same Track CtrlDel

Timeline 10

Action Shortcut
Mark In [
Mark Out ]
Add Marker at Playhead ShiftM
Zoom In on Timeline Ruler +
Zoom Out on Timeline Ruler −
Go to Previous Marker ShiftLEFT
Go to Next Marker ShiftRIGHT
Move Selected Object One Frame Left AltLEFT
Move Selected Object One Frame Right AltRIGHT
Switch Timeline / Storyboard Mode Tab

View 8

Action Shortcut
Switch to Media Room F3
Switch to Effect Room F4
Switch to Title Room F7
Switch to Transition Room F8
Switch to Edit Module AltF10
Switch to Produce Module AltF11
Open Help File F1
View Hotkey List ShiftF12

File 6

Action Shortcut
Save Project CtrlS
New Project CtrlN
Open Project CtrlO
Import Media Files CtrlQ
Save Project As CtrlShiftS
Import a Media Folder CtrlW

Tools 5

Action Shortcut
Take Snapshot of Preview CtrlP
Detect Scenes CtrlD
Customize Keyboard Hotkeys AltH
Open User Preferences AltC
Display Project Properties AltP

Title Designer 5

Action Shortcut
Bold Text (Designer) CtrlB
Italic Text (Designer) CtrlI
Left-Align Text (Designer) CtrlL
Center-Align Text (Designer) CtrlE
Right-Align Text (Designer) CtrlR

Capture 1

Action Shortcut
Start / Stop Recording (Capture) AltR

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POWERDIRECTORKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 48 ESSENTIAL1234567890QCtrlImport Me…WCtrlImport a M…ECtrlCenter-Ali…RAltStart / Sto…TCtrlSplit Clip a…YCtrlRedoUICtrlItalic TextOCtrlOpen Proj…PCtrlTake Snap…ACtrlSelect AllSCtrlSave Proje…DCtrlDetect Sce…FCtrlFast Forwa…GCtrlGo to Time…HAltCustomize…JKLCtrlLeft-Align…ZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBCtrlBold TextNCtrlNew ProjectMShiftAdd Marke…MORE SHORTCUTSPlay / PauseSpaceDelete / Remove…DelStopCtrl/Mark In[Mark Out]Previous Unit,Next Unit (seek).Full Screen Previ…FGo to BeginningHomeGo to EndEndRemove and Lea…ShiftDelOpen Trim Wind…CtrlAltTZoom In on Time…+Zoom Out on Ti…−Save Project AsCtrlShiftSSwitch to Media…F3Remove and Mo…CtrlDelGo to Previous…ShiftLEFTGo to Next MarkerShiftRIGHTMove Selected…AltLEFTMove Selected…AltRIGHTSwitch Timeline…TabOpen User Prefe…AltCSwitch to Effect…F4Switch to Title R…F7shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH POWERDIRECTOR · WINDOWS
FILESave ProjectCtrlSNew ProjectCtrlNOpen ProjectCtrlOImport Media FilesCtrlQSave Project AsCtrlShiftSImport a Media FolderCtrlWTIMELINEMark In[Mark Out]Add Marker at PlayheadShiftMZoom In on Timeline Ruler+Zoom Out on Timeline Ruler−Go to Previous MarkerShiftLEFTGo to Next MarkerShiftRIGHTMove Selected Object One Frame…AltLEFTMove Selected Object One Frame…AltRIGHTSwitch Timeline / Storyboard ModeTabTITLE DESIGNERBold Text (Designer)CtrlBItalic Text (Designer)CtrlILeft-Align Text (Designer)CtrlLCenter-Align Text (Designer)CtrlERight-Align Text (Designer)CtrlRPLAYBACKPlay / PauseSpaceStopCtrl/Previous Unit (seek),Next Unit (seek).Fast ForwardCtrlFFull Screen PreviewFGo to BeginningHomeGo to EndEndGo to TimecodeCtrlGPrevious SecondAltDOWNNext SecondAltUPVIEWSwitch to Media RoomF3Switch to Effect RoomF4Switch to Title RoomF7Switch to Transition RoomF8Switch to Edit ModuleAltF10Switch to Produce ModuleAltF11Open Help FileF1View Hotkey ListShiftF12EDITINGSplit Clip at PlayheadCtrlTUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlYCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDelete / Remove SelectedDelSelect AllCtrlARemove and Leave GapShiftDelOpen Trim WindowCtrlAltTRemove and Move Clips on Same…CtrlDelTOOLSTake Snapshot of PreviewCtrlPDetect ScenesCtrlDCustomize Keyboard HotkeysAltHOpen User PreferencesAltCDisplay Project PropertiesAltPCAPTUREStart / Stop Recording (Capture)AltRPowerDirectorKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 57BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH POWERDIRECTOR · WINDOWS
FILE06Save ProjectCtrlSNew ProjectCtrlNOpen ProjectCtrlOImport Media FilesCtrlQSave Project AsCtrlShiftSImport a Media FolderCtrlWTIMELINE10Mark In[Mark Out]Add Marker at PlayheadShiftMZoom In on Timeline Ruler+Zoom Out on Timeline Ruler−Go to Previous MarkerShiftLEFTGo to Next MarkerShiftRIGHTMove Selected Object One Fra…AltLEFTMove Selected Object One Fra…AltRIGHTSwitch Timeline / Storyboard…TabTITLE DESIGNER05Bold Text (Designer)CtrlBItalic Text (Designer)CtrlILeft-Align Text (Designer)CtrlLCenter-Align Text (Designer)CtrlERight-Align Text (Designer)CtrlRPLAYBACK11Play / PauseSpaceStopCtrl/Previous Unit (seek),Next Unit (seek).Fast ForwardCtrlFFull Screen PreviewFGo to BeginningHomeGo to EndEndGo to TimecodeCtrlGPrevious SecondAltDOWNNext SecondAltUPVIEW08Switch to Media RoomF3Switch to Effect RoomF4Switch to Title RoomF7Switch to Transition RoomF8Switch to Edit ModuleAltF10Switch to Produce ModuleAltF11Open Help FileF1View Hotkey ListShiftF12EDITING11Split Clip at PlayheadCtrlTUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlYCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDelete / Remove SelectedDelSelect AllCtrlARemove and Leave GapShiftDelOpen Trim WindowCtrlAltTRemove and Move Clips on Sam…CtrlDelTOOLS05Take Snapshot of PreviewCtrlPDetect ScenesCtrlDCustomize Keyboard HotkeysAltHOpen User PreferencesAltCDisplay Project PropertiesAltPCAPTURE01Start / Stop RecordingAltRPowerDirectorKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 57BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH POWERDIRECTOR · WINDOWS
POWERDIRECTOR · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSWindows · 8 SETS · No.01POWERDIRECTORTOTAL57SHORTCUTSFOR WINDOWS · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSPLAYBACK11EDITING11FILE06TIMELINE10TOOLS05VIEW08CAPTURE01TITLE DESIGNE05REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comPlay / PauseSpaceStopCtrl/Previous Unit (seek),Next Unit (seek).Fast ForwardCtrlFFull Screen PreviewFGo to BeginningHomeGo to EndEndGo to TimecodeCtrlGPrevious SecondAltDOWNNext SecondAltUPSplit Clip at PlayheadCtrlTUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlYCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDelete / Remove SelectedDelSelect AllCtrlARemove and Leave GapShiftDelOpen Trim WindowCtrlAltTRemove and Move Clips on Same…CtrlDelSave ProjectCtrlSNew ProjectCtrlNOpen ProjectCtrlOImport Media FilesCtrlQSave Project AsCtrlShiftSImport a Media FolderCtrlWMark In[Mark Out]Add Marker at PlayheadShiftMZoom In on Timeline Ruler+Zoom Out on Timeline Ruler−Go to Previous MarkerShiftLEFTGo to Next MarkerShiftRIGHTMove Selected Object One Frame…AltLEFTMove Selected Object One Fra…AltRIGHTSwitch Timeline / Storyboard ModeTabTake Snapshot of PreviewCtrlPDetect ScenesCtrlDCustomize Keyboard HotkeysAltHOpen User PreferencesAltCDisplay Project PropertiesAltPSwitch to Media RoomF3Switch to Effect RoomF4Switch to Title RoomF7Switch to Transition RoomF8Switch to Edit ModuleAltF10Switch to Produce ModuleAltF11Open Help FileF1View Hotkey ListShiftF12Start / Stop Recording (Capture)AltRBold Text (Designer)CtrlBItalic Text (Designer)CtrlILeft-Align Text (Designer)CtrlLCenter-Align Text (Designer)CtrlERight-Align Text (Designer)CtrlR

Windows edition · 57 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential PowerDirector shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every PowerDirector shortcut?
PowerDirector has 57 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official PowerDirector product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by PowerDirector. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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